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Acrylic Painting for Sale

Acrylic painting is a widely used technique in contemporary art, known for its versatility and durability. This synthetic paint consists of pigments similar to those in oil painting, but it is emulsified with water and bound with resin, making it fast-drying and long-lasting. Its rapid drying time and adaptability to various surfaces have made it a preferred choice among modern artists.

Despite its current popularity, acrylic paint is a relatively recent invention in the history of painting. Developed in the 1930s in the United States, its durability and quick-drying properties were initially utilized in industrial, construction, and automobile applications. In 1949, the printers Leonor Colour and Sam Golden introduced acrylic paint to the art market under the brand Magma, making it accessible to painters. Simultaneously, chemists at the National Polytechnic Institute in Mexico collaborated with muralists to refine its texture for large-scale frescoes, including the iconic façade of Mexico University.

The art world quickly embraced acrylic painting, particularly within abstract expressionism. Influential painters such as Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, and Morris Louis incorporated it into their works. However, it was in 1963 that acrylic paint truly revolutionized contemporary art. Under the brand Liquitex, Henry Levinson introduced a formula that allowed artists to dilute acrylics with water rather than turpentine, significantly increasing their usability.

This innovation made acrylic painting more accessible and practical, leading to its adoption by Pop Art icons like Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. Previously overshadowed by oil painting, which remained the dominant fine arts medium, acrylics gained prestige through the work of these influential figures. By 1965, acrylic paint expanded beyond the United States and entered European art circles. Belgian painter Pierre Alechinsky played a key role in popularizing it among Western European Surrealists after returning from New York. Other prominent artists, including Joan Miró and Max Ernst, embraced acrylic painting, cementing its status as a legitimate alternative to oil.

Compared to oil painting, acrylic paint aligns more closely with the fast-paced nature of modern art. Oil paint requires extended drying times and can crack over time, whereas acrylics dry quickly, resist water damage, and do not require varnishing. This resilience makes them easier to preserve and maintain. Additionally, acrylic paint adheres to various surfaces, including glass and fabric, offering greater creative freedom. Its texture enables artists to experiment with thickness and relief effects without compromising color purity.

Contemporary painters continue to explore the possibilities of acrylic painting, using it to create vibrant, long-lasting artworks. Artists such as John Kokkinos, Julien Colombier, and Maude Ovize showcase the versatility of acrylics in their modern compositions. With its practicality, durability, and adaptability, acrylic painting remains a dominant force in the art world, offering endless possibilities for expression across artistic movements and styles.

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Painting, Hermanas, Fefe Talavera

Hermanas

Fefe Talavera

Painting - 65 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

$2,966

Painting, We come in peace, Hico

We come in peace

Hico

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$1,424

Painting, California, Michel Das

California

Michel Das

Painting - 92 x 72 x 3 cm Painting - 36.2 x 28.3 x 1.2 inch

$2,371

Painting, No Pen no Gain, Enigme09

No Pen no Gain

Enigme09

Painting - 80 x 56 x 0.1 cm Painting - 31.5 x 22 x 0 inch

$664

Painting, Climb a Dream, Akio Harada

Climb a Dream

Akio Harada

Painting - 40.6 x 40.6 x 3.8 cm Painting - 16 x 16 x 1.5 inch

$1,898

Painting, Skyline #17, Sophie Neury

Skyline #17

Sophie Neury

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.8 inch

$652

Painting, Pink Portrait, Roco Studio

Pink Portrait

Roco Studio

Painting - 110 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 43.3 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch

$3,202

Painting, Amour X3, Narôme

Amour X3

Narôme

Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$949

Painting, Mickey Meeting, Frob

Mickey Meeting

Frob

Painting - 97 x 130 x 2 cm Painting - 38.2 x 51.2 x 0.8 inch

$1,424

Painting, Cascade #2, Jade R.

Cascade #2

Jade R.

Painting - 46 x 38 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 inch

$593

Painting, Masque, Charles Lapicque

Masque

Charles Lapicque

Painting - 83 x 54 x 0.2 cm Painting - 32.7 x 21.3 x 0.1 inch

$10,677

Painting, #Simps, Will $treet

#Simps

Will $treet

Painting - 58 x 76 x 3.5 cm Painting - 22.8 x 29.9 x 1.4 inch

$949

Painting, ABSART0111, Tamer Saleh

ABSART0111

Tamer Saleh

Painting - 46 x 61 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 24 x 0.8 inch

$2,907

Painting, Abstract III, Céline

Abstract III

Céline

Painting - 94 x 83 x 3 cm Painting - 37 x 32.7 x 1.2 inch

$2,230

Painting, Untitled, Evgeni Batoev

Untitled

Evgeni Batoev

Painting - 86 x 112 x 3 cm Painting - 33.9 x 44.1 x 1.2 inch

$1,186

Painting, Smiley, Fanny Brodar

Smiley

Fanny Brodar

Painting - 60 x 60 cm Painting - 23.6 x 23.6 inch

$5,339

Painting, Sans titre I, Yu Fu

Sans titre I

Yu Fu

Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$949 $854

Painting, Do it!, Alina Fayzi

Do it!

Alina Fayzi

Painting - 65 x 100 x 3 cm Painting - 25.6 x 39.4 x 1.2 inch

$1,500

Painting, Be Happy, Claire D.

Be Happy

Claire D.

Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$949

Painting, Pink World, Marie XI

Pink World

Marie XI

Painting - 80 x 60 x 2 cm Painting - 31.5 x 23.6 x 0.8 inch

$900

Painting, Orchad, Izabela Duhova

Orchad

Izabela Duhova

Painting - 100 x 90 x 2 cm Painting - 39.4 x 35.4 x 0.8 inch

$3,915

Painting, Goldo graff, Ciscø

Goldo graff

Ciscø

Painting - 10 x 20 x 1 cm Painting - 3.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inch

$1,068

Painting, Love Wins, Nobody

Love Wins

Nobody

Painting - 102 x 51 x 4 cm Painting - 40.2 x 20.1 x 1.6 inch

$949

Painting, Sans-titre, Olivier Bernex

Sans-titre

Olivier Bernex

Painting - 55 x 46 x 1.5 cm Painting - 21.7 x 18.1 x 0.6 inch

$1,661

Painting, Water, Marat MA.KE Abishev

Water

Marat MA.KE Abishev

Painting - 100 x 100 x 4 cm Painting - 39.4 x 39.4 x 1.6 inch

$2,000

Painting, Rising, Lynne Taetzsch

Rising

Lynne Taetzsch

Painting - 50.8 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm Painting - 20 x 20 x 1 inch

$810

Painting, Joana, Ludovic Glatard

Joana

Ludovic Glatard

Painting - 70 x 70 x 2 cm Painting - 27.6 x 27.6 x 0.8 inch

$712

Painting, Moana, Joelle Lagier

Moana

Joelle Lagier

Painting - 71 x 68 x 2 cm Painting - 28 x 26.8 x 0.8 inch

$949

Painting, Cap d'Erquy, Franck Dupire

Cap d'Erquy

Franck Dupire

Painting - 65 x 82 x 2 cm Painting - 25.6 x 32.3 x 0.8 inch

$1,459

Painting, Dodge Ram, M-One

Dodge Ram

M-One

Painting - 63 x 73 x 2 cm Painting - 24.8 x 28.7 x 0.8 inch

$890

Painting, Sans titre, Zokay

Sans titre

Zokay

Painting - 84 x 65 x 1 cm Painting - 33.1 x 25.6 x 0.4 inch

$1,174

Painting, Water Matrix, Vesta Shi

Water Matrix

Vesta Shi

Painting - 100 x 80 x 3 cm Painting - 39.4 x 31.5 x 1.2 inch

$1,400

Painting, Line up, Lucie Pautret

Line up

Lucie Pautret

Painting - 60 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 23.6 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

$688

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Painting, Orangeade, Âme Sauvage

Orangeade

Âme Sauvage

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch

$949

Painting, Discogolf, Ralph Resch

Discogolf

Ralph Resch

Painting - 116 x 89 x 2 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 0.8 inch

$1,246

Painting, Sweet thing, Maria Esmar

Sweet thing

Maria Esmar

Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

$771

Painting, MB 64, Méryl B

MB 64

Méryl B

Painting - 116 x 89 x 3 cm Painting - 45.7 x 35 x 1.2 inch

$949

Painting, Le départ, Fred Boutet

Le départ

Fred Boutet

Painting - 40 x 120 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 47.2 x 1.6 inch

$890

Need help with Acrylic Painting ?
What is acrylic paint used for?

Acrylic paint has a wide range of usages. It can be used on surfaces such as wood, canvas, paper, ceramics and metal. It is used for both fine and decorative arts.

How do you do acrylic paintings?

To create an acrylic painting, you will need a surface to paint on, some acrylic paint, and a tool to apply the paint to the surface with, such as a brush or sponge. You can plan the composition of the work beforehand, or apply the paint directly to the canvas in order to achieve the desired result. 

What is the weakness of acrylic paint?

Certain types of acrylic paints can contain toxins within their ingredients, similarly to oil paints. Acrylic paint dries quickly so it can be hard to go back and alter an acrylic painting. We also do not know how long acrylic paints last for, as they have only been around for abotu 50 years.